Premium Products

Premium Products Explained

The MCPSI Premium Products Scheme covers music used in DVDs, CDs, CD-ROMS, etc supplied for marketing, promotions and incentives in the Republic of Ireland.

What are the rights and formats covered under the scheme?

To copy, manufacture and distribute products as an incentive or promotion only across all formats (e.g. CD, DVD, cassette, memory stick (with space) etc.)

How do you apply for the scheme?

In order to use Commercial and/or Production music you need to apply for separate clearance for each type of use.

Contact MCPS for further information on applying for this licence.

Where using Commercial music only:

To obtain clearance you must complete an Application for Licence. This should be done as far in advance as possible to ensure that clearance is obtained for when you need it.

Where using Production music only:

To obtain clearance please refer to the Production Music section of the website

Where using both Production Music and Commercial Music:

If you are using Commercial and Production music you must obtain clearance for both separately before manufacture of the product can go ahead.

Please note that it is not always possible to obtain clearance for certain music for use under this scheme (especially in connection with cigarette and alcohol brands). Alternative track lists are strongly advised.